Detail 01
10-52 gauge
Standard 10 on top, heavier wound strings below. Tighter low E for riffing while bends on the high strings stay easy.
Product detailSKU #1273887997667
DR StringsBlack Beauties Coated Electric Strings Medium-Heavy (10-52)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated electric set in a heavier 10-52 gauge. For players who want extended string life and a beefier low end without changing the top three.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Standard tuning with a heavier bottom for rhythm
- Sweaty hands or humid climates that kill strings fast
- Drop D without the low string going slack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the brightest possible uncoated attack
- Anyone who prefers light tension for wide bends
- Vintage-spec guitars set up for 9s without adjustment
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Black coating
Seals the string against sweat and skin oils, so tone stays consistent longer than uncoated. Slicker under the fingers.
Detail 03
Coated construction
Costs a couple dollars more than uncoated but lasts noticeably longer. Slightly less top-end zing when brand new.
Detail 04
Heavier wound strings
More tension across the neck than 10-46. May pull a floating tremolo out of level and need spring adjustment.
Detail 05
Round core
Feels slightly looser than hex core at the same pitch. Requires stretching in before it stays in tune.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Coming from 10-46 or lighter, expect to retune the bridge and check intonation.
- 02Floating tremolo guitars need spring tension reset for the added pull.
- 03One set of six strings only. No accessories included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the coating feel different?
Yes, slicker than bare nickel and quieter under sliding fingers. Some players like it, some want the grip of an uncoated string.
02Will the black coating flake off?
Coating wears at the fret contact points with heavy playing over time. That wear is normal and does not mean the string is failing.
03Is 10-52 good for drop D?
Yes. The 52 low string holds tension well dropped to D and stays defined, which a standard 46 often does not.
04Do I need a setup change from 10-46?
Usually a small one. The three heavier wound strings add tension, so check intonation and, on tremolo guitars, spring balance.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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